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Posted by terip64 in General Discussion (01/01/06 through 01/22/2007)
Wed Nov 01st 2006, 08:50 AM
If America is fooled into honestly voting for the republican ticket than they deserve what they get. We cannot make people pay attention and we cannot explain things to people who are not reasonable.

If the election is stolen and we don't march in D.C. then we deserve to be represented by these despicable human beings. We can't make people stand up for themselves.

I for one believe that I have done just about all I can for the love of this country and for my children's future. I believe that we all have done more than many Americans. We have to take a deep breath and hope for the best.

I am going to my 9th grader's conferences today and realize that this nation is a child still. I can't make my son do his homework or pay attention in class. I can encourage him and try to help him make the connection between school and the rest of his life but I cannot do it for him.

The same is true for this nation. We cannot make Americans act responsibly or make the connection between the politicians and their own livelihood. We can keep trying and we will, God knows we will. But as a good citizen and as a good mother I have to come to terms with the fact that I can't make people do what is in their best interest. They have to do that for themselves.

Not an easy task. The hardest part is that we are not asking much. Just pay attention and do your homework.
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